Today’s Race Officials & Conditions

Stewards

Shaun Parker (Chief Steward)

Richard Fuller (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Chris Hill, Gwen Thomas, Cody Watkins

Starters

James Stenning

Sam Avis

Handicapper

James Norris

Judge

Guy Lewis

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officer

Katherine Byam-Cook

Veterinary Surgeons

Charlie Schreiber

Fil de Oilveira

Elisabetta Giorio

Hon Surgeons

Dr Mark Gorvin

Dr Kelvin Badham

Dr Joe Peoples

Dr Linsey Whitley

Nurse

Rikki Davies

Betting Ring Managers

Vicki Moore

Darren Tilbury

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Nigel James

Equine Welfare And Integrity Officers

Darren Stone

Kelly McSorley

Vince McKevitt

Stuart Shilston

Melanie Sheppard

Chris Hannaford

Commentator

Simon Holt

Clerk Of The Course

Keith Ottesen

Head Groundsman

Sean Revell

Estate Manager

Steve Robinson

Farriers

Jerry Baker

Richard Wiggins

Race 1 1.50 - THE BetVictor GEOFFREY FREER STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39697 to the winning horse The second to receive £15050, the third £7532, the fourth £3752, the fifth £1883 and the sixth £945. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £700 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 4lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. BETVICTOR has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner A Challenge Trophy will also be presented to the winning owner, to be held until July 1st, 2023. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetVictor The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £700. - Closed August 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £31192; Second £12803; Third £6405; Fourth £3199; Fifth £1603; Sixth £798. (Penalty Value £39697) A SS

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Race 2 2.25 - THE HIGHCLERE CASTLE GIN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15702 to the winning horse The second to receive £7368, the third £3681, the fourth £1842 and the fifth £918. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 69-88 (also open to such horses rated 89 and 90; such horses rated 68 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 69 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 68 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Highclere Castle Gin has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 28 entries at £150. - Closed August 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12387; Second £6195; Third £3096; Fourth £1548; Fifth £774. (Penalty Value £15702) SS

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Race 3 3.00 - THE HEART BINGO SUMMER SIZZLER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Heart Bingo has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Heart Bingo. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 26 entries, 1 at £40 and 25 at £200. - Closed August 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (Penalty Value £20616) SS

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Race 4 3.35 - THE BetVictor HUNGERFORD STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £62381 to the winning horse The second to receive £23650, the third £11836, the fourth £5896, the fifth £2959 and the sixth £1485. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, July 25th and pay £400 stake, Confirm by noon, August 14th and pay £600, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 5lb Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. BetVictor has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetVictor The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 39 entries, 26 at £400, 13 at £1000. - Closed July 25th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £49016; Second £20119; Third £10065; Fourth £5027; Fifth £2519; Sixth £1254. (Penalty Value £62381) A SS

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Race 5 4.05 - THE CHAPEL DOWN BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, August 14th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th.

Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. Chapel Down has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner

THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. This race is part of the IRE Incentive Scheme, more details available at www.itm.ie The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Chapel Down. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 34 entries at £150. - Closed August 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) A SS

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Race 6 4.40 - THE BRIAN RYCRAFT MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5574 to the winning horse The second to receive £2615, the third £1306, the fourth £653 and the fifth £325. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Family and Friends of Brian Rycraft have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 21 entries at £50. - Closed August 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4397; Second £2199; Third £1099; Fourth £550; Fifth £275. (Penalty Value £5574.20) SS

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Race 7 5.15 - THE BENCHMARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6140, the third £3067, the fourth £1535 and the fifth £765. for three yrs old only, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. Benchmark has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 19 entries at £125. - Closed August 14th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10323; Second £5163; Third £2580; Fourth £1290; Fifth £645. (Penalty Value £13085) SS

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